About Bir

Bir is a village located in the west of the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India Bir is a noted centre for ecotourism, spiritual studies and meditation. Bir is also home to a Tibetan refugee settlement with several Buddhist monasteries and a large stupa. To read more about Bir please refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bir,_Himachal_Pradesh

Leisure Activities

Wander through the villages, gardens, and forests to take a taste of the peaceful life of the Himalayas. Stroll through tea gardens and tour the local tea factory to discover how tea is made. Visit the Buddhist temples in the Tibetan Colony or the Shiva temple in Baijnath. Get a natural health tune-up at the Tibetan herbal clinic (Men-Tsee-Khang). Cap off the day relaxing on the garden patio or around the bonfire with kindred spirits .

Adventure Activities

Paragliding – tandem flights and training courses available

Day hikes

Rock climbing in the Dhauladhar range

Whitewater rafting can be arranged

Proposed Daily Schedule—Yoga retreat india 2017

6am -8.30am Meditation and yoga Start the morning with breath exercises, meditation and asana class. Receive clear instruction on how and why we do pranayama (breath) and meditation. These will be held as a workshop style with time for Q&A. Followed by an invigorating yoga class.8.30am Breakfast11.30am philosophy lecture (optional) If your interested in classical indian and buddhist studies you will enjoy this hour session which will be detailed in the sutra’s with simple explanations that you can integrate into everyday.12.30 -1.30pm Lunch1.30 – 4.30pm Free Time You can have ample of time to visit monastery’s, hike, enjoy the town or visit sites nearby. Or you may choose to walk through the tea fields, read a book and simply enjoy relaxing.4.30 Enjoy being adjusted Our adjustments will be like a moving massage that will energise you. You will feel revived, alive and will want to come back for more.5.30pm SomaSlow A wonderful way tho finish you day. We will take you through a somaslow class with profound techniques that will enable your body to work on its edges and playfully find the pulses to move tension points.6.30pm Dinner *please note one morning will be organised for paragliding which will be optional and a small cost will incur. Also included in the retreat in a visit to local monasteries.

Accommodation will range from double share with private bathroom to deluxe Single. All meals, yoga and meditation, lectures are included. Taxi will be included with a specific time and date from Dharmasala Airport to Bir. Any outside times and dates at your own expense.

Accomodation and prices

ROOM TYPE

OCCUPANCY

PRICE AUD

Tent

Share

$1500.00

Standard Room 2

Share

$1750.00

Standard Room 1

Share

$2000.00

Zen

Private

$2200.00

Deluxe

Private

$2200.00

*price per person

Places are limited to 14 people only.To book your space we require a$500Deposit by the 1 July non refundable